Public Citizen Calls for Probe of Construction Problems on Keystone XL Southern Segment (Public Citizen Inc)

(Source: Public Citizen Inc) Nov. 19, 2013 Public Citizen Calls for Probe of Construction Problems on Keystone XL Southern Segment Startup Should Be Delayed to Ensure Pipeline Safety AUSTIN, Texas - Public Citizen today called for congressional oversight hearings and a thorough investigation of the southern segment of the Keystone XL pipeline because of reports of serious flaws and a warning by a federal agency that nearly half the welds in one section of pipe required repairs. In a letter sent to Congress today, the organization said startup of the Keystone XL's southern segment, which runs from Oklahoma through Texas, should be delayed until the inspection is complete and the public can be...